Reference no: EM133395757
Introduction
During our first week of class we learned that a significant number of athletes are not acquiring the proper amount of nutrients. One method that can help in determining how many nutrients you are acquiring is by paying attention to your food labels! In this week's discussion we will practice reading food labels.
Your Tasks
Task 1- Choose a Product
Select a product that either at home or on the internet. Preferably, choose one that is a popular sports supplement (e.g., sport drink, energy bar, protein bar, protein shake, etc.).
Task 2- Examine the Food Label
Next, look at the nutrition information on the product's package. Pay particular attention to the %DV and the ingredients list. It might be helpful to return to the Food Labels page in this week's unit reading.
Task 3- Original Post
Please address the following in your original post:
Name of the product. (1 point)
Which nutrients had a %DV of 5% or less? (1 point)
Which nutrients had a %DV of 10-19%? (1 point)
Which nutrients had a %DV of 20% or more? (1 point)
Were there any ingredients that you were unfamiliar with? If so, which ones? (1 point)
Was there anything about the food label or package that you found confusing? Or was it straight forward? Explain. (1 points)
Would you recommend that an athlete consume this product? Why or why not? (4 points)
In your opinion, why are food labels important? (4 points)
What are general recommendations, given what you have learned thus far in the class, that you would give to an athlete who is looking to try a new nutrition product? (4 points)
TASK 1- SELECT AN ATHLETE
Please choose one of the following fictional athletes that you would like to work with on this project. Each athlete has special considerations that you will need to account for when developing your plan. You will need to tell me which athlete you are consulting with at the beginning of your project write-up.
Athlete 1
Name: Callie Lin
Age: 27
Sex: Female
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 145 lbs
Sport: Cycling
Special Consideration: Vegan diet
Upcoming Event and/or Personal Goal: Belgian Waffle Ride (132 mile ride)
Competition Time: 7:30 AM
TASK 2- INITIAL CONSULTING
Please answer the following question:
Would you recommend that this athlete lose, gain, or maintain their current weight?
Please provide a brief rationale for this decision, including what their BMI is.
How many calories per day would you recommend for them?
Please provide a brief rationale for this decision.
What type of dietary plan will you use? (i.e., high carb, moderate protein, low fat); high fat, low carb; etc)
Include the AMDR % (i.e. __% carbs, __% lipids, __% protein)
Please provide a brief rationale for this decision.
What is some advice that you would give to your athlete regarding micronutrients?
What advise would you give your athlete regarding nutrient timing on competition days?
Would you advise that the athlete consumer a particular supplement or other nutritional aide?
Please provide a brief rationale for this decision.
What would you advise for your athlete if they need to train or compete in warm weather conditions?
TASK 3- EXAMPLE MEAL PLANS
Now that you have determined nutritional goals for your athlete, it is time to develop a meal plan. Please provide 2 sample daily meal plans. One of the meal plans should reflect a training day, and the other plan should reflect a competition day. The meal plans need to align with the recommendations provided in Task 2.
The 2 meal plans should be in a table format and should include:
Name of food or beverage (including water)
Serving size and number of servings
Calories
Carbohydrate value
Protein value
Fat value
Competition day should also include time that meal is consumed
TASK 4- REFLECTION
Answer the following reflections questions:
Which parts were easier for you to develop?
What were some challenges that you faced while creating your nutrition plans? How did you overcome those challenges?
How has this project emphasized to you the importance of sport nutrition professionals for athletes?